The Los Angeles Children’s Theater’s magical production of the classic fairy tale Cinderella features three real sisters in the leading roles.

The lovely and talented Ashleigh, Beau and Brooke Dawson play Cinderella and her two evil stepsisters with the realism only possible with three real sisters! 

LACT’s Cinderella is filled with miracles and wonder.  This enchanting production features dazzling magical tricks, delightful dance numbers, extravagant costumes, enchanting scenic and lighting design, and memorable characters.

Cinderella shares a glorious dance with the Prince, but then is discovered as a ragamuffin in a ragged dress.  Will the Prince love her when he finds her? Was she the thief who stole the glass slipper…or the future Princess? Will the Prince even let her try on the glass slipper in such a state as she is?

Come see this delightful and “true” version of Cinderella at the Little Theater. Great for all audiences ages 3 and up.

Saturday May 18th from 10 am – 6pm  You will find Great bargains, live music, a kids drum circle, great food!  there is something for everyone at this years Montana Avenue Sidewalk Sale!  Prices slashed on selected merchandise up to 90% off items – a great day to shop and be entertained!   Stroll Montana Ave starting at  6th – 17th Streets!

• The Annual MONTANA AVENUE SIDEWALK SALE  Incredible Sales, Great Music and Food make this the perfect place to stroll 10 blocks of one of a kind boutique stores with friends and family. A variety of Live Music up and down the street offers entertainment for everyone.The Santa Monica Mounted Police Horses are joining us as well.  Saturday May 18th 10-6pm.   JOIN US!!!

Have fun getting physical with an array of classes from Tai Chi
to Zumba that you can take while raising money for YWCA programs that benefit girls, women, and families!

Please arrive at 9:30 am for check in/registration and coffee.
Classes start at 10:00 am and run for 45 minutes.

Classes include:

Strong & Stretched • Barre Class • Jazzercise • Zumba Gold • Yoga • Tai Chi • Core with Heart • Body Sculpt Fusion • Drumming • Karate • Women’s Basketball Skills & Drills • Belly Dance

Goody bag given to the first 25 who register! Register at http://www.smywca.org/news-and-events/get-physical.html; and ask your family, friends and colleagues to sponsor your participation with a donation!

The deadline to reserve a spot is Wednesday, May 15.

Early registration Fee is $40 before May 15th.
Registration is $50 after May 15th.
Youth 18 and under is $10.

Please also contact us at (310) 452-3881 for more information or if you would like to volunteer for this event!

Friday 5/17, 4-6pm
Class Cost: $10. Pregister at 1527 4th St. or online at: https://recenroll.smgov.net/adet.sdi?activity_id=33061 – acct. creation req’d.
Or drop in for $12 cash at the door – call (310) 458-2239 to make sure there’s room.

Local photojournalist/press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz gives a short talk on the key elements of photography, then leads a structured photographic tour of Palisades Park, including stops at public art, statues and memorials, flora and fauna and more. Tips on framing, …lighting considerations, and subjects will be discussed. All levels encouraged – bring cameras or cameraphones.

Fabian Lewkowicz is a professional photojournalist, event, portrait and commercial photographer whose work can be seen internationally. As a freelance press photographer, his work has been published in the Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica Observer, and the Los Angeles Times and has been picked up by the Associated Press (AP). Fabian publishes SantaMonicaCloseup.com, a photo journal of everyday life in Santa Monica that receives visitors from 205 countries worldwide and gets about 1000 hits per day. He is an active member of the community, and currently serves or has served as a board member for the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Santa Monica Visitors Center, Santa Monica Kiwanis Club, the Santa Monica Police Activities League, Santa Monica Family YMCA and the Santa Monica College General Advisory Board. He contributes to numerous charities and non-profit organizations such as Heal the Bay, American Red Cross, Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club and many more. Fabian’s photos are currently being exhibited at Santa Monica Place in The Marker on the third floor. His work is also on display at the California Heritage Museum and the Santa Monica History Museum.

Location/Hours: 1450 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica CA 90401 in Palisades Park between Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd. Open for class registrants Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm & Sat 11am – 4pm. All are welcome to visit the Camera Obscura during those hours; leave a picture ID with staff to access.

Registration

Online: create an account and view classes at recenroll.smgov.net. Sort by location to view “1450 Ocean”. Note that it can take up to 24 hours to create an account. Website takes credit card payments. Bring cash to cover material fees on the first day of class.

In Person: For cash or check, advance registration accepted at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., Santa Monica CA 90401 (just south of Broadway), between 8:30-5pm M-Th & every other Friday. Bring cash to cover material fees on the first day of class.

Day-of: Call 310-458-2239 to confirm availability; plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of class with cash payment.

Refunds/Transfers: A $15.00 processing fee applies for each activity session refunded. Refunds/transfers will be issued only if requested within one business day after the first class meeting. Requests must be made in person or by mail, fax (310-899-0840), or email communityclasses@smgov.net.

Parking and Transport: Parking is free for first 1.5 hours in Parking Structure 7 (off Broadway west of 4th) or 8 (off 2nd St. north of Colorado) adjacent to the Santa Monica Place Mall. The next hour is $1 followed by $1.50 every 30 min. thereafter to a maximum of $14. There are also meters on Ocean Avenue, $2/hr maximum 2 hours. Buses that serve 1450 Ocean include Routes 1, 7 and Rapid 7, 10. Visit bigbluebus.com for more information.

General Info: For more information about classes and registration, please contact Community Classes at (310) 458-2239 or communityclasses@smgov.net. http://facebook.com/1450ocean

Problems in the Bedroom and Sex Over 50 issues will be addressed by Best Selling Author and Sex Expert Lou Paget and Dr. Larry Paletz, MD at a FREE “Lunch & Learn” this Friday, May 17 at the Western Institute of Sexual Health (WISH) in Santa Monica.  Seating is limited and RSVPs are requested by calling (800) 222-WISH (9474) or email jlockhart@peoplemediagroup.com

“Sex should be one of the best parts of getting older.  We have more time, more experience and more to give our partners,” says Dr. Larry Paletz, MD, a board certified urologist at WISH, adding, “Sex is also a good indicator of overall health.  People with sexual issues often have heart, diabetes or blood flow issues that should be addressed by a doctor as soon as possible.”

Lou Paget, author of “How to Be a Great Lover” and other books,  is a certified AASECT sex educator and grassroots researcher whose quest for accurate, practical information for herself has created a highly successful international seminar and product company with a focus on lifestyle and cultural trends that impact our sexuality, health, and relationships. Paget began organizing her Los Angeles-based women’s focus groups on sexuality and health in the early ’90s.

WISH has additional offices in Inglewood and Downey.  For more information on WISH visit www.wish-institute.com  For more information on Lou Paget visit http://loupaget.com

Have you ever needed to simply “move on” to a new project, home, relationship, or way of being? This month SHINE explores stories about MOVING ON—life transitions and the aha moments that lead to change.

SHINE is a monthly storytelling series featuring professionals and amateurs coming together on the third Thursday of every month to share inspiring true stories.  Participants and audience members enjoy a relaxed community feeling, powerful and entertaining stories, live music, refreshments and mingling.

Professionals are chosen from some of the nation’s top award-winning storytellers and writers. Amateur storytellers of all ages and walks of life also take the stage.  Submissions are accepted before the event and two slots are reserved for audience members selected through a random drawing. A new theme is announced each month.

Live music for this month’s SHINE will be provide by Mary Lou Newmark, an electric violinist, composer, and poet.

Those interested in becoming a SHINE Storyteller are encouraged to visit www.StoriesBloom.com in advance for details on monthly theme, guidelines and submissions.

SHINE is produced by Jen Bloom and Isabel Storey and presented by Santa Monica Repertory Theater, Storey Productions, UCLArts and Healing, and the YWCA Women’s Partnership

Movies and TV shows re-written to star the comedians who love them.
Featuring:
Colton Dunn (Parks and Rec, writer for Key and Peele) reading “Star Trek: Voyager”
Chris Walsh (The Walsh Bros’ Great and Secret Comedy Show) reading “Big Trouble in Little China”
Douglas Sarine (Ask a Ninja, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm) reading “Person of Interest”
Robyn Lynne Norris (Second City, Mission IMPROVable) reading “Lost”
Hosted by Mike Betette (Epic Rap Battles of History, Jimmy Kimmel Live!) reading “The Wire”

We all know what really happened after you poured out your heart to your diary about your undying 9th grade love for Barry Jameson and how badly you wish he would ask you out. Nothing much, really.

But what if you got the courage to talk to him the next day at school?

Improv Diary…(Uh) is a choose your own adventure long form improv comedy show revealing the future of your past, now. Three brave diary-ders uncover their real secrets to inspire alternate improv reality. Does Barry like you back? Will he ignore you at school but make out with you secretly? Is your alternate reality worse than your actual reality was?
Watch your shitty younger years come back to a life of their own.